Jet of Blood

Production Notes

Artaud led a tragic life in and out of mental institutions, addicted to drugs and suffering from acute depression. He died young and unfulfilled - his work was not recognised during his lifetime. It wasn't until 1964 when Peter Brook staged the 'Theatre of Cruelty' season that critics acknowledged his importance.

This is a challenging piece and I am not going to begin to say I know what was going on in Artaud's head.

As a company we have tried to follow a certain narrative structure - including some of the cast's own text.

Make of this piece what you will. Explanations of what is going on are not needed - and I am not convinced I could give them anyway! Enjoy!

- David Blumfield, May 2014

The company would like to thank:
All Arts Centre staff
Run Amok Theatre Company
Claire Waterfield
Maisie Baynham
First Year Text Workshop at TFTS